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Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Hamilton has a population of 569,353 as of the 2021 Canadian census, and its census metropolitan area, which encompasses Burlington and Grimsby, has a population of 785,184.

Type CityPopulation 569,353Metro Area Population 785,184

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Copetown Woods Golf Club.
  • Served by John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

History

Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Hamilton has a population of 569,353 as of the 2021 Canadian census, and its census metropolitan area, which encompasses Burlington and Grimsby, has a population of 785,184. The city is situated approximately 68 kilometres (42 mi) southwest of Toronto in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Must-see attractions

1430 Concession 2 Rd W, Copetown, ON L0R 1J0
Outdoor

Airports

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) 8.9 km to the centre
Hamilton, ON, CA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (WestJet) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Moncton (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Harbour Tours
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Harbour Dinner Tours
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YHM has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Moncton). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Harbour Tours, 4.6 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hamilton, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Rail · Hamilton, London · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.